Gary Smulyan (born April 4, 1956) is a jazz musician who plays baritone saxophone. He studied at Hofstra University before working with Woody Herman. He leads a trio with bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Kenny Washington.

Career

Smulyan has played with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Mel Lewis Big Band, the Dave Holland Big Band and Octet, the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, and he has performed and recorded with Carla Bley's Big Band. His biggest influence is Pepper Adams. When Adams died, Smulyan recorded an album entitled Homage which included eight pieces composed by Adams.

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band and Alumni All-Star Big Band With Woody Herman With Dave Holland With the Mel Lewis Orchestra With the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra With others